Alexander the Great By Raymond Trevino 356 BCE Born in Pella, Macedonia to King Philip II 336 BCE Alexander's father Philip was assassinated and he took over the throne. 333 BCE Battle of Issus, Alexander won. 332 BCE Battle of Tyre, Alexander laid siege to fortified island of Tyre after being refused entry. 331 BCE Alexander faced Darius and his troops at Gaugamela. Battle of Gaugamela. 330 BCE Alexander killed his general Parmerio after the son was convicted of plotting his death. 328 BCE Alexander killed Cleitus, another general. 327 BCE Alexander began to march at Punjab, India. 326 BCE Battle of Hydaspes 323 BCE Alexander The Great's Death